2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was driven on a highway at night when we suddenly noticed no visibility on the road. Initially we thought that we turned off the headlights by mistake but it was on. Followed another vehicle's tail light to get off the freeway; pulled at a gas station and noticed both headlights were pointing downward. We took it to the dealer for service numerous time; it took them over a year to fix the headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #10548851, filed 2013-10, 16,000 miles“Passenger door opened up itself; child almost fell off the car; happens every time until we slam the door. Automatic trunk opened up itself and hit the garage. Happens every time until we manually push to close. When A/C is running; both the driver and the front passenger side window gets foggy causing 0 visibility to the side mirrors. Brake pedal broke. Contacted the dealer and the manufacturer many times; dealer failed to repaired and manufacturer failed to respond to various complaints filed with them.”
NHTSA complaint #10329792, filed 2010-05, 1,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz GL450. The contact stated that his vehicle has been stalling ever since it was purchased. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. When the stalling occurs, there is no power throughout the vehicle, but it will restart seconds later. In addition to this failure, the sideview mirror is molded, the tire lug nuts are rusted, the power seat and navigation system are malfunctioning, the engine valve cover is cracked, and the compressors for the suspension system has failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264264, filed 2009-04, 18,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10033071Jun 4, 2009Mercedes benz: adjusting wiper arms. If you receive reports on certain vehicles of wipers chattering/noisy, proceed as follows: inspect wiper blades/inserts for wear and replace…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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